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Patent GB-190105509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drying Kilns.
Inventor: AXER RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5509. Axer, R. March 15. Drying kilns.- To prevent corrosion of the iron trucks on which goods are conveyed through kilns having their drying - chambers in the form of tunnels through which furnace gases are led in a direction opposite to that of the passage of the goods, a portion of the exhaust gases charged with steam is returned to the flues to mix with the furnace gases before the latter are admitted to the drying-chamber. The charging and discharging doors are connected to suitable dampers in such a way that the gases are caused to escape through the doors when they are open, thus preventing the entrance of air into the chambers. Figs. 1 and 2 show, in sectional plan and elevation, a kiln embodying these improvements, Fig. 1 being a section on the line A, B, Fig. 2. A number of drying-chambers or tunnels a, a are arranged side by side, each with a charging-door b at one end and a discharging-door c at the other. The gases of combustion from furnaces p and q at each side enter transverse flues l and o above and below the chambers a, with which they communicate by openings increasing in area towards the centre of the kiln. Here they mix with a portion of the exhaust gases drawn off by a fan f and delivered through passages d and i. Hinged dampers g and h are fitted, the former in the passages through which the gases leave the drying-chamber, and the latter in openings connecting the passage i directly with the drying-chamber. The former are closed when the doors b are opened, and vice versÔ, and the latter are opened when the doors c are opened, and vice versÔ. Figs. 4 and 5 show a method of connecting the doors b and the dampers g together. The exhaust gases may, if desired, be returned and delivered into the furnaces.
Patent GB-190106146-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Effecting the Transference or Exchange of Heat Between Fluids.
Inventor: BENNETT FRANCIS EDGAR
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6146. Bennett, F. E. March 23. Feedwater, heating. - Relates to surface apparatus for effecting the transference or exchange of heat between fluids. The invention is described as applied to condensers, but may be applied to feedwater - heaters, evaporators, and the like. It is specially suitable for use in the condensation of alcohol and other volatile liquids. The apparatus consists of a number of concentric tubes with intervening annular spaces, whereof alternate spaces are preferably very narrow, so as to increase the heating or cooling surface in relation to the volume of fluid being acted on. Fig. 1 shows one form of condenser, in which the narrow annular spaces b for the passage of the vapour are connected above and below to segmental-shaped chambers e, fat the ends of the supply and discharge pipes. The cooling-water passes upwards through theintervening spaces c, which are open to the casing except at the parts occupied by the chambers e, f. In place of the closing-pieces shown at the ends of the concentlic tubes, the tubes themselves may be brought together in pairs at their ends and riveted or otherwise joined together. In a modification, the casing is closed at both ends. Two or more condensers may be arranged in series, being preferably slightly inclined from the horizontal, one above another. Fig. 4<a> shows a modification, in which the concentric tubes are held between grooved end plates, one only of which is shown. The plates are formed with segmental chambers t for the passage of the vapour and with ports s for the passage of the condensing-water. Baffles of wire m, helically or otherwise arranged, may be placed in the annular spaces for the vapour. Fig. 7 shows another form, in which the vapour admission and outlet openings are at the side of the casing, openings being formed through the outer pairs of concentric tubes in the manner shown to admit the vapour to the inner pairs.
Patent GB-190108707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bullets.
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8707. Kynoch, Ltd., and Housman, R. H. April 27. Projectiles, small-arm.-Two constructions are shown. The leaden body a is reinforced at the base by a cupro-nickel cap b, which is turned in at c. A copper tube d may be inserted in the point.
Patent GB-190110533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Making Machines.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,533. Haddan, H. J., [Weeks, G. M., and Townsend, J. J.]. May 21. Cutting-up, splitting, and slicing.-A matchmaking machine, part of which is shown in section in Fig. 10, comprises mechanism for feeding wooden blocks and cutting splints therefrom, a continuously-travelling endless carrier paraffining and paste dipping-apparatus, and match-discharging mechanism. The wooden blocks F, Fig. 18, are fed intermittently along a trough 30, preferably divided into two compartments by a partition 31, the axis of the trough being considerably inclined to the plane of the series of splint-cutters 59. The blocks are fed by means of two pairs of feedrollers driven by pawl and ratchet mechanism, the upper rollers being mounted in vertically-movable blocks held in position by adjustable springs. A plate 52 covers the trough, and the parts of the blocks nearest to the cutters are held down by a bar 53, pressed downwards by yielding arms 54. Springs secured to the shorter side walls of the trough force the blocks towards the opposite side walls. The splints are cut from the blocks by a series of cylindrical cutters 59 formed upon bars 58 fitted within grooves in a cutter head 55, which is secured to a slide 56, reciprocated by means of a connecting-rod 57, and disc crank, Fig. 10. A cover plate 60 is bolted to the head 55, and pins 61 are inserted into the cutter head through apertures in the bars 58 ; a retaining-plate 62 is held against the pins by bolts 63. The splints are cut from the blocks during the descent of the cutters, and the complete severance of the splints is ensured by means of a series of pins 75, fixed to the feed trough, and registering with the apertures of the cutters. During the ascent of the cutters, the splints H are transferred to the endless carrier 1, the lower ends of the cutters being temporarily covered by a series of slide bars 68, mounted in the cutter head and actuated by means of arms 70 secured to an oscillating shaft 69. A metal sheet 74, fastened to the cutter head, serves as a stop for the blocks F, and forms one of the side walls of an air chamber G, below the feed trough. The carrier 1 is made up of a series of plates perforated with parallel rows of apertures, the rows being equidistant at all parts of the carrier. During the operation of inserting the splints, the carrier is prevented from rising by an adjustable abutment 76.
Patent GB-190111928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wrenches or Spanners
Inventor: CARON PAUL JOSEPH EDOUARD
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,928. Caron, P. J. E. June 11. Slide rules; measures of length.-These are riveted in grooves in the handle A of a combined spanner or wrench, hammer, and screwdriver. The sliding jaw C, which may carry a vernier is fixed by a lever K which forces the pawl G against teeth J on the handle.
Patent GB-190117868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning Barrels and the like
Inventor: SCHOCK GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 17,868. Schock, G. Sept. 6. Cleansing casks.-The barrel or cask to be cleansed is allowed to run down an incline A, Fig. 1, in which is pivoted a frame B connected by a link C with a pivoted lever D, which is connected at its other end by means of a link E with pivoted levers F, Fig. 3. The levers F have slits F<3> in their forked upper ends, in which engage pins G' of the slides G carrying the brushes J<1> for cleaning the ends of the cask. To the top of the levers F are connected chains K, which, passing over pulleys L, are connected with the brush M for brushing the body of the cask. The slides G move on guides H, the heights of which are adjustable by rack-andpinion gearing. The brush M, which normally rests by its weight on the cask, has a pin N which moves in a slit N<1> in a frame which may be adjustable in height by a rack and pinion. When the barrel falls on the frame B, it depresses the latter, and the brushes are moved apart to permit the barrel to fall into position between the rotating discs P. After the barrel is brushed in this portion of the apparatus, it is run along the guide Q, Fig. 1, into position on the ball supports R over the washing-nozzle T'. This nozzle is slit at the top along one side, so that, when inserted into the bunghole and rotated, the jet of water issuing from it will reach all parts of the cask. The nozzle is mounted on a pipe T, which may be moved up and down by means of a lever, and is rotated by suitable gearing. The pipe has perforations near its lower end, which are brought into communication with a hot-water pipe a<1> when the pipe is moved upwards, the pipe having stuffing- boxes a above and below the hot-water pipe or chamber, so as to cut off the water except when the bunghole is in a position for the nozzle to pass through it.
Patent GB-190119452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carts for Collecting and Removing Sweepings.
Inventor: GULL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 19,452. Gull, A., and M³ller, J. Sept. 30. Scavengers' carts.-Relates to dust carts for collecting and removing sweepings, Fig. 1 showing one form in perspective and Fig. 3 a detail in section. The cart comprises a box c for carrying large articles and tools, and a chamber a the top of which has openings closed by lids h. Into the chamber runs a wheeled collecting-receptacle d, of which the top is open and the hinged bottom is normally held closed by catches g operated from a lever f<1>. Any lid h may be replaced by a socket n, into which fits a box i, similar to a dust bin, closed by a lid p. Both the box and the socket have pivoted slides o, m, which can be operated simultaneously by means of a fork w. To discharge the receptacle d, it is run out on a wheeled table b<1>, from which it is raised to allow the hinged bottom to be released. In modifications, the receptacle d may have a top provided with holes closed by lids, and it is then lifted directly out of the chamber a. The box i may have a weighted lid normally held closed by a spring catch, and it may be provided with a flap normally held closed by a weight.
Patent GB-190125375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles
Inventor: PASS ERNEST DE
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 25,375. De Pass, E., [Love, S., Maynard, H. L., and Wool, T. J.]. Dec. 12. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - The tube 3, fitted with a sleeve or stopper of cork &c., is closed a t i t s upper end by a disc 4 having outlet perforations 5, and is formed at its lower end with an external shoulder and a n internal collar 7. A second tube 9, secured at its upper end in an annular groove in the tube 3, is formed with internal flanges 10, 11, the latter of which forms a seat for the buoyant valve 25. A disc 30 formed with outlet ports 31 is fixed to the disc 4. The valve 25 and a weight 24 for keeping the valve seated are mounted on the vent tube 18, which passes through central apertures in the discs 4, 30, and is provided at its lower end with a casing 19, having an outlet 20 normally closed by a ball valve 22. The vent tube also carries a slotted sleeve 26, adapted to open the valve when the bottle is inverted, and a cross-bar 29 for securing the mechanism in the bottle neck. Before the tubes are inserted, the ends of the bar 29 engage in slots 13 in the two spring arms 14 depending from the tube 9, the upper end of the vent tube projecting above the disc 30. When the tubes 3, 9 and their fittings are fully inserted in the neck, the vent tube is forced down into the position shown, the inclined ends of the bar 29 entering the grooves 16 in the arms, and forcing the lugs 17 on the arms into gripping-engagement with the neck. The tube 18 is then fixed to the disc 30 by soldering &c. The disc 23 on the tube 18 forms a stop for the weight 24 and valve 25 when the bottle is inverted. The parts 7, 23, 10, 11, and the flange 27 on the sleeve 26, serve to prevent the insertion of an instrument for tampering with the valves &c. The outlet apertures are normally closed by a cap 32, having a projection 34 adapted to enter the vent tube. The valve 25 permits the contents to be poured out, but prevents refilling.
Patent GB-190201682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smelting Furnaces
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 1682. Mitchell, G. Jan. 21. Metallurgical furnaces; soot traps.-Relates to copper-sulphide and other smelting - furnaces in which the air supply, while being heated by the products of combustion, keeps the parts above the feed opening at a sufficiently-low temperature to allow them to be constructed of metal without fire-brick or other refractory lining. A sectional elevation is shown in Fig. 1. The part of the furnace below the feed-floor A is provided with a water-jacket 3, and the products of combustion pass from this part of the furnace through flues g, enclosed in the metal chamber S<1> to the outlet 5. The chamber S' is divided by horizontal plates m into a zig-zag passage a, b, c, d, e, into the top of which air is supplied through an opening K, and from the bottom of which air is led by the tubes F to the tuyeres M. The products of combustion are guided by an inclined deflector S, and in passing to the outlet 5 at the rear of the deflector, the dust particles drop down the flues P to the furnace.
Patent GB-190204998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clinical Thermometers.
Inventor: SIMMONS GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4998. Simmons, G. A. Feb 27. Thermometers.-Clinical thermometers are first made with the one-sided chamber a, Fig. 2, which upon heating in the ordinary way, passes into the shape a, Fig. 1, thus forming the two constrictions d.
Patent GB-190207062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Overhead Trolleys for Electric Vehicles.
Inventor: HAELLER FRITZ
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7062. Hõller, F., and Noiset, R. March 22. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-T h e pole is telescopic, the lower part b being pivoted between parallelmotion frames d and the sliding upper part a having projecting pins, which engage in slots g on the levers d<1> held by springs e. The object is to obtain fairly-uniform pressure irrespective of the inclination of the pole.
Patent GB-190207505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Metals of the Alkalies.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 7505. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron]. March 27. Potassium; metals, extracting. -Alkali metals are obtained by heating, in a retort, an alkaline fluoride, such as potassium fluoride, with metallic aluminium, and collecting the metal Which distils over. The aluminium fluoride is treated with caustic potash or potassium carbonate, to recuperate the alkaline fluoride and aluminium oxide.
Patent GB-190209548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Applicable to Addressing Machines.
Inventor: BOWER WILLIAM MORRIS
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9548. Bower, W. M., Mee, A. C., and Lawry, R. H. April 24. Addressing - machines. - The sets of address types or linotypes &c. d are contained in galleys c mounted to slide in a guide-way b in the bed-plate a. The galleys are fed forwards intermittently by a chain h having lateral pins i engaging the ends of the galleys. The impression lever e is raised by a spring g and is depressed to m a k the impression by a treadle. The chain is moved by a pawl pivoted on the lever e and engaging the chain or a ratchet on one of the chain-wheels j. The sheets &c. to be addressed are fed to and removed from position by endless bands m on pulleys or rollers n, o. The shaft of the pulleys n may be driven by gearing r actuated by a ratchet and pawl q, p. The pawl is on an arm connected by a link f to the arm e.
Patent GB-190210711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Aerating Beer or other Fluid.
Inventor: HARVEY EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,711. Harvey, E. C. May 9. AÙrating liquids. -Relates to an appliance to be removably fixed in a cask or other vessel in order to aerate beer or other liquid at the time of drawing it off. It consists of a long cylinder 6, Fig. 1, which is inserted in the cask 1, as shown, so that the cylindrical part, which contains carbonic-acid gas, is in the interior of the cask. The forward end of the part 6 is closed by a needle valve 15, and this is connected with a tap 23, the turning of which serves simultaneously to open the valve 15, ports 20 communicating with the interior of the cask, and a passage through the spout 32, so that the escaping gas draws the beer out of the cask and aÙrates it. When not in use, the tap 23 may be withdrawn and be replaced by a plug as shown in Fig. 5. The part of the cylinder 6 in which the tap 23 is inserted may also be provided with a vent consisting of a flexible tube provided with a float to keep the open end of the tube above the level of the beer.
Patent GB-190214783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centering Attachments for Lathes.
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN MILLER
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 14,783. Fleming, J. M., and Wilson, T. G. July 2. Lathes; tool-holders.-A lathe attachment for centering work comprises a plug i fitting the tailstock and secured to a body e, on the front end of which is a revoluble cone a with a cylindrical bearing d and thrust bearing z. A drill l is axially mounted in the body, being held by a feather m against rotation and advanced by rack-and-pinion gearing, the pinion shaft r being operated by a handle (not shown). The cone may be interchangeable with others of various sizes and shapes to suit the shafting or other work in hand, slots 5 in the cone assisting in preventing slipping of the work in the cone when the work is rotated to be drilled and countersunk. The drill may have an interchangeable bit 7, Fig. 3, secured by a pin 10.
Patent GB-190219028-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method or Process for Controlling the Over-saturation in Boiling Saccharine Solutions or Syrups.
Inventor: CLAASSEN HERMANN
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 19,028. Claassen, H. Aug. 29. Raw sugar, obtaining and refining.-Consists in controlling the over-saturation in the boiling of saccharine solutions or syrups, especially thick or concentrated juices, by maintaining during the boiling process a systemmatically-varying, empirically-determined, over-saturation, corresponding to the purity of the saccharine solution. Immediately after the formation of grain, the over-saturation is decreased, and this decrease is followed by a systematic increase of the over-saturation up to the boiling-off, such increase corresponding to the decreasing purity of the mother syrup. The operation is conducted in a vacuum apparatus, and the necessary temperature is maintained by the introduction of steam. The quantity of water in the syrup, and the boiling temperature, are ascertained by means of the apparatus described in Specification No. 5518, A.D. 1900. A table is given in the Specification showing the quantities of water which should be present in the syrup at different boiling temperatures during the several stages of the process.
Patent GB-190223885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Step Axles for Carriages and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,885. Marshall, C. H., Sanders, F., Smythe, N., and Richards, J. S., [trading as Richards & Co., J.]. Nov. 1. Steps; axles.-Relates to steps supported from the axles of carriages and other road vehicles, as described in Specification No. 19,957, A.D. 1901. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the axle arm A projects through the hollow oil-cap B, and carries a hoop C, on which a step D is secured by being slid on an undercut rib c' and fixed by a rivet d' or otherwise. A hanging step I may be screwed or otherwise secured to the hoop. The ring F carried by the hub G overlaps the hoop C, and the entrance of dirt and water into the hoop is further prevented by a bead f<1> and groove c<3>. In modifications, the hoop C may be of hexagonal shape, as shown in Fig. 10, or other shape, and the step may consist of a roughened surface D' on the hoop. In the form shown in Fig. 12, the axle arm A projects through the hollow oil-cap B, within which oil is retained by means of a leather washer L and a sliding washer K pressed into position by a spring M.
Patent GB-190227070-A (GB)
Title: A Discharger for Sulphate of Ammonia Saturators.
Inventor: BALLANTYNE JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 27,070. Ballantyne, J. Dec. 8. Ammonium sulphate; salts, vessels for.--A discharger for ammonium - sulphate saturators and vats of a similar kind consists of a vessel a, Figs. 1 and 2, which is bolted to the bottom of the saturator b and is fitted with a valve d for closing the opening c' to the saturator and with a door k through which crystals may be withdrawn. The screwed lower end of the valve spindle e works in a nut on a biacket g and is slotted to receive a feathered bevel pinion i', which is rotated to raise or lower the valve by means of a pinion i on a hand-wheel shaft h. The door k slides in guides a<2> on the outside of the vessel a, and is operated by means of a rack k<1> and a pinion l on a second handwheel shaft m. Crystals formed in the saturator b fall down into the discharger, and are withdrawn in a comparatively dry state through the doorway after the opening c' has been closed.
Patent GB-190228375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Stiffeners
Inventor: FEDER HARRY
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,375. Feder, H. Dec. 23. Stays or stiffeners.-Garment stiffeners are made up of any suitable number of narrow pieces a, Figs. 1 and 1<x>, of horn or bone and of twisted resilient paper strands b laid side by side and sewn together by stitching through the paper strands b. The horn or bone strips may be covered with paper d, and enclosed in a fabric sheathing c.
Patent GB-190302042-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means or Propelling Cycles and the like
Inventor: JAGGARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2042. Jaggard, J. Jan. 28. Driving-mechanism ; cranks.- On each side of the crank axle a is mounted, between collars on the axle, a chain-wheel b, which is connected by chains to the rear wheel and is driven by a crank d, loosely-mounted on the axle a and formed with an extension c secured to the rim e of the wheel b.
Patent GB-190306477-A (GB)
Title: Electro-therapeutic High-frequency Apparatus
Inventor: PHELPS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1904-04-16
Abstract: 6477. Phelps, J. H., and Bowie, J. C. April 17. Electricity, administering.-Relates to apparatus for producing and administering high-frequency electric currents. Within a casing X, Fig. 2, are fitted an induction coil and a condenser filled with oil. To the condenser is connected adjustable sparking rods E, E' contained in a glass tube, and also a spiral coil or screen A, Fig. 1. In adjustable relation to it is a second coil or screen B, which is provided with terminals to which the electrodes for administering the electricity are connected. The sparking between the rods E, E<1> sets np highfrequency currents in the spiral A, which induce corresponding currents in the spiral B. The spiral B is moved, to regulate the current, to or from A by means of a rack B' and gearing. The condenser consists of two sets of plates M, N, Fig. 3. The set M is provided with a racked rod C, by which it cau be raised or lowered to vary the capacity of the condenser, and consequently the current produced.